BERNARD HOPKINS, WBC & Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion “I would like to say it is good to be back in Los Angeles. I made history here years back with Howard Eastman in the middleweight division with my 20 title defenses. I am excited to be back making that history. “I didn’t know Dewey Bozella from a can of paint, but I heard his story and then I did my … [Read more...] about “BELIEVE IT OR NOT: HOPKINS VS. DAWSON” FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Kevin Nash Tired of Ricky Morton’s Act ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV
FISHERSVILLE, Virginia (October 13, 2011) – A decade of bad blood will literally spill-over into the ring Saturday as “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash takes out his frustrations on resentful Ricky Morton, one half of The Rock-n-Roll Express, in the featured match of the “AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends” Pay-Per-View event, live from Augusta Expo in Fishersville, Virginia. … [Read more...] about Kevin Nash Tired of Ricky Morton’s Act ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV
Camp’s Over, Williams Ready To Take Norton’s Title On The 21st Oct.
On Wednesday evening, at Johnny Eames’ TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, British Cruiserweight title challenger Leon Williams completed the final sparring session of his training camp, for next Friday’s highly anticipated showdown with current Champ Rob Norton at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about Camp’s Over, Williams Ready To Take Norton’s Title On The 21st Oct.
BERNARD HOPKINS WORKOUT QUOTES
BERNARD HOPKINS, WBC & Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion “Being 46 and sexy with the body of a 25-year-old? I think that is pretty impressive. “I can predict I will win this fight. How I win will come out this Saturday night. “I want the best Chad Dawson on Saturday night. … [Read more...] about BERNARD HOPKINS WORKOUT QUOTES
Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Awarded ‘Fighter of The Year’ Briscoe For Second Time
Two time IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham became the first two time Briscoe Award winner, after receiving his second ‘Fighter Of The Year’ award, at the 4th Annual Briscoe Awards, which took place at the VBA Club in Port Richmond, PA, on Monday evening. … [Read more...] about Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Awarded ‘Fighter of The Year’ Briscoe For Second Time
CHAD DAWSON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
CHAD DAWSON, Former World Champion “We have a great game plan. I don’t see Bernard getting past it. “I am excited for Saturday night. I have been waiting for this. I am ready to show the world I am still ‘Bad’ Chad Dawson. … [Read more...] about CHAD DAWSON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Tony DeMarco Statue Plans Unveiled
BOSTON (October 10, 2011) – The National Italian American Sports Hall (“NIASHF”) has announced its plans to erect a statue honoring Tony DeMarco, former Welterweight Boxing Champion of the World, to be located at DeMarco’s birthplace, neighborhood and longtime home in Boston’s historic North End. … [Read more...] about Tony DeMarco Statue Plans Unveiled
WBF Appoint Gianluca Di Caro As Marketing Director
World Boxing Federation President Howard Goldberg today announced the appointment of London based Gianluca Di Caro as Marketing Director. … [Read more...] about WBF Appoint Gianluca Di Caro As Marketing Director
Johnny Eames: Williams-Norton The Right Fight At The Right Time
It’s been a cracking year for British boxing fans - there have been so many sensational domestic battles, Mitchell-Murray, Fury-Chisora, McDonnell-Hall and Walsh-Appleby being amongst the very best to date - and it’s just about to get even better, as on the 21st of this month Streatham’s hugely popular, all action, Cruiserweight prospect Leon ‘Solid’ Williams challenges savvy … [Read more...] about Johnny Eames: Williams-Norton The Right Fight At The Right Time
Malta National Boxing Championship Belt Unveiled
Whilst the Malta Boxing Commission may have only become the official professional boxing sanctioning organisation for the Republic of Malta a matter of four months, their determination to establish pro boxing in the Islands is clearly evident, as today MBC President Alexander Zammit unveiled the first ever Malta National Championship belt. … [Read more...] about Malta National Boxing Championship Belt Unveiled
Watch UFC 136: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III Live on YouTube PPV
On October 8, 2011 the Ultimate Fighting Championship presents one of the most stacked MMA cards of 2011 with UFC 136 featuring two title fights, and potential fight of the year match-ups. The main event is a rubbermatch between UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and his number one nemesis Gray Maynard. The co-main event is a featherweight championship bout between UFC … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 136: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III Live on YouTube PPV
Hennessy Sports Inks Undefeated Light heavyweight prospect Lionell Thompson
TORONTO (October 7, 2011) – Hennessy Sports announced today that it has signed undefeated light heavyweight prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson to an exclusive, long-term promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Hennessy Sports Inks Undefeated Light heavyweight prospect Lionell Thompson
Free UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Fights on Facebook
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III is a lightweight championship mixed martial arts bout that takes place on Saturday, October, 8, 2011 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. … [Read more...] about Free UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Fights on Facebook
NEW ENGLAND FAB FOUR FEATURED OCTOBER 21 IN NATIONALLY TELEVISED SHOBOX DOUBLEHEADER
Mashantucket, CT/New York, NY - (Oct. 6, 2011) – Some of New England’s brightest and best boxing prospects will be showcased Friday, Oct. 21, in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), when DiBella Entertainment returns to the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. … [Read more...] about NEW ENGLAND FAB FOUR FEATURED OCTOBER 21 IN NATIONALLY TELEVISED SHOBOX DOUBLEHEADER
‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan Ready to defend Patriotism vs. Akbar ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV
FISHERSVILLE, Virginia (October 6, 2011) – Now, more than ever, Americans desperately need flag-waving, 2 X 4 wielding “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan to lead their patriotic charge against foreign enemies of this country. … [Read more...] about ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan Ready to defend Patriotism vs. Akbar ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV